The status quo of DAC projects worldwide

Direct air capture (DAC) is a promising technology that can remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is different from carbon capture, which is usually done at the source of emissions. To achieve the emissions targets set out in the Paris Agreement, there has been significant effort to expand the number of DAC projects in industry. In this Voices article, we have asked thought leaders, primarily from industry and academia, to provide an update on the recent actions and advancements related to DAC projects worldwide. Direct air capture (DAC) is a promising technology that can remove CO2 from the atmosphere. This is different from carbon capture, which is usually done at the source of emissions. To achieve the emissions targets set out in the Paris Agreement, there has been significant effort to expand the number of DAC projects in industry. In this Voices article, we have asked thought leaders, primarily from industry and academia, to provide an update on the recent actions and advancements related to DAC projects worldwide.